Internships entail a substantial investment of resources, both in
terms of time and funding, and as such they need to be mutually beneficial. In
particular, there needs to be a clear potential return on the investment,
either in the form of potential publications, collaborations, or
recruitment opportunities.

Due to the limited duration of an internship, visits tend to be most
productive when there is a focused agenda. This requires a carefully
though out proposal that reflects a familiarity with the research that is
conducted in my group, and provides a clear connection between your
academic background and your proposed objectives.

Students who do not currently have a United States immigration status
that is compatible with employment will only be considered if they are
externally funded, or are already actively engaged in directly relevant
research. We are only able to sponsor a J-1
exchange visitor visa, and students should familiarize themselves with
the two-year
home-country physical presence requirement. In particular, students
from the People's Republic of China, and India, are subject to this
requirement.
Alternatively, students should consider applying for full-time
positions as postdoctoral scholars
or graduate students.